KPVU-Media Lab Summer Assistant | Communications

Job Title

KPVU-Media Lab Summer Assistant | Communications

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Language & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.00 hourly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

The KPVU-Media Lab Summer Assistant supports the planning, production, execution, and post-production delivery of KPVU-TV's media coverage of campus activities, sporting events, professional sporting events, studio productions, digital content projects, and special media initiatives. This position also assists with Title III KPVU renovations, restorations, technology activations, and curriculum-based lab development connected to the KPVU-TV Studio, KPVU Media Lab, Broadcast Suite, Podcast Room, Green Room, and the KPVU-Digital Audio Curriculum Lab.

Working under the supervision of Tony Clomax, Director of Film and Television Production, the Summer Assistant will help create professional media content suitable for distribution through KPVU-FM, KPVU-TV, Panther Podcast, and related KPVU-Media platforms. This position is ideal for students, staff, or emerging media workers seeking hands-on experience in broadcast journalism, live television production, sports media, digital audio production, podcasting, multimedia storytelling, and field production.

The role requires professionalism, reliability, technical skill, creativity, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced live broadcast and media production environment. The position will run from June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026

Responsibilities:

• Help produce professional-quality content suitable for distribution through KPVU-FM, KPVU-TV, Panther Podcast, and KPVU-Media digital platforms.
• Support Title III KPVU renovations and restorations, including organizing production spaces, assisting with equipment placement, supporting technology activations, preparing rooms for student use, and helping document renovation progress.
• Assist with the restoration and development of the KPVU-Digital Audio Curriculum Lab, including support for lab layout, equipment organization, student workflow design, and instructional production environments.
• Support post-production workflows, including logging footage, organizing media files, editing video/audio content, preparing rough cuts, exporting projects, archiving media, and delivering completed content by the deadline.
• Assist with the setup, design, operation, strike, restoration, and organization of the KPVU-TV Studio, KPVU Media Lab, Broadcast Suite, Podcast Room, Green Room, and related production spaces.
• Help design hands-on lab experiences for students in broadcast production, digital audio recording, podcasting, multimedia journalism, live switching, camera operation, interview production, and post-production.
• Assist with equipment inventory, check-in/check-out, labeling, storage, cable management, maintenance, loading, transportation, setup, and strike.
• Help prepare workshop materials, equipment demonstrations, production exercises, student training activities, and basic instructional guides.
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Required Education and Experience:

• Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate or six (6) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done.
• Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA
• For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least three (3) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours for the fall/spring terms.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Enrolled at Prairie View A&M University in a Communications and/or Digital Media Arts program

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Studio television production
• Field production or sports coverage
• Multimedia journalism
• Podcast production
• Digital audio recording and editing
• Social media content creation
• Video editing and post-production
• Camera, lighting, and audio setup
• Teleprompter, switcher, or control room operations
• Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Audition, Canva, Audacity, or related software

Other Requirements:

• Professionalism, punctuality, reliability, and accountability.
• Interest or experience in television, radio, film, journalism, podcasting, sports media, digital audio, or multimedia production.
• Basic technical knowledge of cameras, audio equipment, lighting, editing software, podcast equipment or live production tools.
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced studio, field, and live broadcast environments.
• Willingness to assist with both creative and logistical production tasks.
• Ability to lift, carry, set up, strike, and safely handle production equipment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and event-based production schedules when needed.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until filled

Required Attachments: Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box.

• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Resume
• Detailed Class Schedule

Application Submission Guidelines:The required documents listed in the above-Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1793 or seo@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU career site.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.